Latest Update from NABARD: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has raised ₹4,929 crores via miscellaneous bonds
General awareness is a crucial section in competitive exams as it tests the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of current affairs, static GK, and other relevant topics. General awareness is a crucial section in the NABARD Grade A exam as it tests the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of current affairs, economics, banking, and other relevant topics related to agriculture and rural development. One way to prepare for the same is by keeping abreast with the latest developments at NABARD. In this article, we bring to you some NABARD-related current affairs.
What is NABARD?
NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is a development financial institution in India that was established in 1982. It was created with the aim of promoting sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development in India. NABARD is headquartered in Mumbai and has regional offices across the country.
NABARD’s main focus is to provide credit and other financial services to the agriculture and rural sectors in India. It provides various financial products and services such as loans, grants, subsidies, and insurance to farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and rural cooperatives. NABARD also plays a key role in implementing government programs and policies related to agriculture and rural development.
In addition to its lending and investment activities, NABARD also provides technical assistance and training to farmers and rural communities to promote sustainable agriculture practices and improve their livelihoods. It also promotes research and development in agriculture and rural development through partnerships with various institutions and organizations.
NABARD’s role is crucial in supporting the agriculture and rural sectors, which play a significant role in the Indian economy. The institution helps to promote rural development, reduce poverty, and support sustainable agriculture practices in India. NABARD is often considered a benchmark institution for rural development and agriculture finance in India.
Latest Updates from NABARD
The National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (Nabard) is a development financial institution in India that focuses on providing credit and other financial services to agriculture and rural sectors. On Thursday, Nabard issued bonds worth ₹4,929 crore, with a 7.50% rate of interest. The bonds have a maturity of three years, three months, and 19 days.
The issuance was planned with a base size of ₹2,000 crore, and a greenshoe option worth ₹3,000 crore. A greenshoe option allows the issuer to sell additional bonds to investors in case of oversubscription, which is when demand for the bonds exceeds the available supply.
Nabard’s bonds are considered a benchmark in the Indian debt market and often serve as a reference point for pricing corporate debt. The successful issuance of the bonds indicates the confidence of investors in Nabard’s creditworthiness and the growth potential of the agriculture and rural sectors.
The funds raised from the bond issuance will be used to finance Nabard’s lending and investment activities in the agriculture and rural sectors. This will help to promote economic growth in these sectors and support the development of rural communities in India.
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